In the season of cherry blossom, millions of people are off to a flower viewing party underneath the trees. You will see vivid pink petals fluttering in the background all the usual areas of Hiroshima, Kurashiki, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara,Hakone, Mt.Fuji, and Tokyo.
This fullyguided tour takes you to not only include visits to the must-see cities of urban Japan but also offer a blend of hidden gems in ingrequently visited rural areas.
Main attraction of this tour is visiting 8 World Heritage sites of UNESCO.

Please enjoy beautiful contrast between cherry and traditional architectures and nature scene.
Wifi is available in the bus.

You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo, Osaka. We can provide extension stay in the same hotel which as a tour uses for 15,000 yen per night, per person. Please contact us!

Child Rate※

Please note that children age 4-11 participant are half price when sharing a bed with their parents or guardians.
Children age 3 and under participant are free of charge.

PLEASE NOTE

All prices are per person, based on double or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included on our tours - this allows you the flexibility to choose your own departure and get the best value for your money!

TOUR COST INCLUDES

8 nights Western style and 1 nights Japanese style and 1 night at Shukubo (guest house of temple in Koyasan) accommodation
Meet and greet upon arrival at Kansai International Airport
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan
Comprehensive escorted with our licensed professional English speaking tour guide
Meals described as in the itinerary
Admission fees and activities
Entry fees to sites, gardens, and museums listed in the itinerary

TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

International Airfares
Meals that are not included in the itinerary
Travel Insurance
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
Gratuities

ADDITION INFORMATION

Transport : Travel by air conditioned, private coach, baggage handling free
Arrival/Departure Airports : For arrivals at Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) , this tour starts in Osaka and ends in Tokyo, with departures at Narita Airport (NRT).
Meal Requests : Vegetarian, halal or special meals can be arranged
Meet and Greet : Please note that the meet and greet and airport transfer to the first hotel is ONLY availableii on the first day of the tour after 10:00 AM. If you plan to stay extra nights before the start of the tour, please arrange your own hotel transfer
Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice

NARA

MT. FUJI / HAKONE

TOKYO

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - OSAKA 29.Mar,2018 (Thu)
Welcome to OSAKA! You will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant at the airport. The assistant will get you in the bus to your hotel.

You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo, Osaka. Please contact us!

【About accomodation】Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka (WiFi=○) or similar
It is located in central Osaka and there are various kinds of restaurants due to the city is called "City of Food".
【Meals】×=Not include, ○=Include
B(breakfast)=×, L(lunch)=×, D(dinner)=×

OSAKA-HIMEJI-MATSUE30.Mar,2018 (Fri)
Leaving Osaka, we go to Himeji Castle that was built in early 17th century. It is called as "Egret castle" due to its beautiful white walls and roof. It is designated as World Heritage of UNESCO.
Contrast between the castle and cherry is so beautiful.

Then, we will drive to the prestigious Adachi Museum that is famous for beautiful art works and Japanese garden.

MATSUE-IZUMO-IWAMI-HIROSHIMA31.Mar,2018 (Sat)
Today's excursion starts from Izumo Taisha (shrine) in Izumo. Its origine is unknown, however, it has such a long time history since ancient time. Because it is said that the shrine enshrines god of marriage , so many people visit this shrine to pray for their marriage.
The stories about the god are described in ancient document called "Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters)"
. You may fell atmosphere of ancient myth of Japan.

From Izumo, we will drive to Iwami Ginzan (silver mine) which is designated as World Heritage site of UNESCO. The mine produced almost 1/3 of silver in the world between 16th and the mid 19th century. We visit Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center, where exhibit the history of Iwami Ginzan and its mining technology, exerted significant worldwide influence.
Then, we will drive to Hiroshima.

【About accomodation】Hiroshima Grand Prince Hotel (WiFi=○) or similar
This hotel is located in the Ujina island where is the south of the Hiroshima station.
Also, they have shuttle bus service to Hiroshima station.
【Meals】 ×=Not include, ○=IncludeB(breakfast)=○, L(lunch)=○, D(dinner)=○

HIROSHIMA-TAKAMATSU01.Apr,2018 (Sun)
Japan is the only country which has suffered A-bomb disaster. The first A-bomb was dropped on Hiroshima at 8:15 on August 6, 1945. It would be precious experience to visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum as well as A-bomb Dome that is designated as World Heritage of UNESCO. Although you don’t see the aftermath of the disaster in Hiroshima today, the museum tells you all about what happened.

Near Hiroshima city there is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shinto shrine. We take a boat off the main island to a small sacred island, on whose beach stands the vermillion color Torii gate. The gate and main hall of the shrine look floating in the water when the tide is high.

We will go on to Shikoku island crossing on a series of huge suspension bridges spanning Shikoku and Honshu islands. The view from the bridges made with latest Japanese technology will be unforgettable. The climate of this area of Japan is similar to that of Mediterranean Sea, which is suitable for growing fruits like grapes and oranges.

TAKAMATSU-TOKUSHIMA-KOYASAN02.Apr,2018 (Mon)
We will start excursion from Ritsurin Koen (park), one of the best Japanese garden in Takamatsu. It takes your breath away with picturesque scene of ponds, small bridges and tea house.

Leaving Shikoku with a 2 hour boat ride to Honshu island again, the tour continues to the sacred training spot of Buddhist monks at Koyasan mountains. 117 temples are located 1,000m (about 3,000ft) above sea level and Koyasan is designated as World Heirtage site of UNESCO.
The legendary monk Kobodaishi is one of the most historical religious figures. The mausoleum of Kobodaishi, Okunoin and lined up tall cedar trees approach to the mausoleum makes the area sacred atmosphere.

KOYASAN-OSAKA03.Apr,2018 (Tue)
Before leaving Mt.Koya, we can’t miss Danjo garan. Konpon Daito(Great Pagoda) is planned by Kobo Daishi,as a center of his monastic camplex.Canstruction began in 816,and was nearly completed some seventy years later.The design is a three-dimensional expression of the mandalas of Shingon Buddhism.Images of the eight patriaechs of Shingon Buddhism are also painted in the corners of the structure.
We proceed to Kongobuji. Kongobuji is the administrative head temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism.

Then we head out to Osaka. Osaka was the commercial center in the samurai period, developed around invincible Osaka Castle.
The top of this 7 story building commands great views of the city of Osaka, the castle being surrounded by the walls of huge stones and moats.

【About accomodation】Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka (WiFi=○) or similar
It is located in central Osaka and there are various kinds of restaurants due to the city is called "City of Food".

OSAKA-NARA-KYOTO04.Apr,2018 (Wed)
Visiting the ancient capital of Japan is a must in your tour. You will be greeted with cute deer vowing to you around Todaiji temple at Nara. You will feel sacred when looking up the huge Buddha statue made in 8th century. Just outside the temple is the Nara Deer Park, where you will be greeted by numerous deer that roam around freely.

If you like drinking sake, you would love to visit our next stop…the sake brewery! The guide gives you a little tour inside the brewery followed by tasting.

In Kyoto, we can’t miss one place to visit…“Fushimi Inari Taisha”. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, Senbon Torii ("thousands of torii gates"), which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.

In the evening you will be taken to Gion “Geisha district” Those who have seen “Memoirs of Geisha” will be fascinated by its shooting spots. We stay in Kyoto for the night.

【About accomodation】Kyoto Tokyu Hotel (WiFi=○) or similar
It is located right next to Nishi Honganji (temple, World Heritage).
It is good idea to take walk to Nishi Honganji to see peace morning atmosphere (no entrance fee).
Also, they have shuttle bus service to Kyoto station. Please enjoy having dinner aroud there.

KYOTO-HAMAMATSU / ATAMI05.APR,2018 (Thu)
You will feel that you have time slipped into the world one thousand year ago, when visiting Kiyomizu temple and Golden Pavilion.
Kiyomizu temple is known as there is not a single nail used in the entire structure.
Golden Pavilion, beautifully constructed shrine is well balance with nature maintaining a Japanese and Zen Garden with a Bamboo Forest.

Next, we visit at Nishijin Textile Center, ladies wearing kimonos show you beautiful seasonal design and patterns of kimonos and sashes.

*We just want to send out an announcement regarding the Kiyomizu-dera which you will be visiting while you are in Kyoto.
The temple is scheduled to go under renovation for it's roof starting in 2016.
The renovations itself require to cover the temple, of which work has already begun.
The renovations are scheduled to be completed in March 2020.
Please be aware that when visiting the temple, it will take some time to get there as demand to see the temple
before it is covered will be extremely high.
We ask that you understand that the temple will already be partially covered, therefore it may not look like what you expected.

We finish the day bullet train ride experience to Hamamatsu or Atami,it's depends on the hotel where we stay tonight.

【About accomodation】Hamanako Royal Hotel (WiFi=○) or similar
It has large onsen (hot spring). Please enjoy taking bath.

HAMAMATSU/ATAMI-HAKONE-Mt.FUJI-TOKYO06.Apr,2018 (Fri)
Our journey will continue to Hakone, the weekend getaway from the Tokyo metropolitan area, a nature-rich resort with the beautiful Lake Ashi where we take a cruise.Also, we will take a ropeway to see the splendid scenery from an observatory deck, Mt.Fuji, Gulf of Sagami and Lake Ashi...

Then we proceed to Mt.Fuji area which has become No.17 World Heritage Site in Japan. It is has been appreciated by many Japanese for ages because of its perfect conical shape. Please enjoy magnificent shape from Lake Kawaguchi.

Then we proceed to final destination, Tokyo. If you hear "Tokyo", you may imagine huge metropolis with skylines. Please confirm that with your own eyes.

【About accomodation】Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (WiFi=○) or similar
DAIBA station on the Yurikamome line is facing the hotel entrance. It is 15 minutes from Shimbashi station linked with JR lines.There are DiverCity Tokyo Plaza(shopping mall) or Amusement park(Palette-Town) around the Hotel.

TOKYO07.Apr,2018 (Sat)
We start the day to visit Tsukiji Fish Outer Market (Not tuna Auction), which is known to be the biggest fish market in the world. It is known as the Jogai Shijo, is Japan's "Food Town", where one can encounter all of Japan's traditional foods. A mixture of wholesale and retail shops along with numerous restaurants line the streets, and new culinary trends are born here. Take a walk around and experience the taste of Japan.

Today, Cosplayer girl get on the bus with you and spice up the sightseeing!!We head out to the Imperial palace plaza. The Imperial palaceis the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace, the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices. It is built on the site of the old Edo Castle and the beautiful cherry flower in spring.

Today's lunch, please choose which one you like from three kinds.

We will visit Tokyo Skytree, a broadcasting and observation tower with the height of 634 meters (2,080ft). The view of the metropolitan Tokyo area from there will be spectacular. If the sky is clear, the Mt. Fuji can be seen in the distance.

Then we proceed to Asakusa Sensoji Temple, the Five Storied Pagoda and the traditional Nakamise shopping arcade.
Then drive to Akihabara area and enjoy Japanese pop culture zone, the electronic district and the mecca for the anime (Japanese cartoon characters).

【About accomodation】Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (WiFi=○) or similar
DAIBA station on the Yurikamome line is facing the hotel entrance. It is 15 minutes from Shimbashi station linked with JR lines.There are DiverCity Tokyo Plaza(shopping mall) or Amusement park(Palette-Town) around the Hotel.

TOKYO-NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT08.Apr,2018 (Sun)
Time to get back home with unforgettable memory and lots of souvenir.Leaveing for Narita International Airport by Hotel shattle.Return by air.

You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo, osaka.
【Meals】×=Not include, ○=Include
B(breakfast)=○, L(lunch)=×, D(dinner)=×

Customer Reviews

Arigto Gozaimasu!

The best places : Hiroshima Peace Museum
The best experience: Hiroshima peace museum .Morning mess in Mt.Koya
We got to see different specially foods from different regions.
We got to see so many different locations and different regions. The guide was perfect. She was insightful extremely knowledgeable. She made this trip really meaningful. Arigto Gozaimasu!
By Andrew Matthew - 2016 spring -

I was able to experience local cuisine , lots of variety. Amazing food!

The best places : Mount Fuji , Himeji castle , Izumo Taisha Hiroshima , Mt.koya
Foods : I was able to experience local cuisine , lots of variety. Amazing food!
The guide was very attentive to each person’s needs and food preferences. Extremely knowledgeable about each place and historical sites.
By Erika Yoshida - 2016 spring -

The guide was extremely knowledgeable

The best places : fish market
Hotels : All the hotels are clean and the employees were helpful and polite.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and usually explained in detail all the facts and processes we needed before we asked.
By Vicky Camden - 2016 spring -

The guide was extremely knowledgeable

The best places : fish market
Hotels : All the hotels are clean and the employees were helpful and polite.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and usually explained in detail all the facts and processes we needed before we asked.
By Cynthia Blank - 2016 spring -